1540
Hernando de Alarcón sets sail on an expedition to the Gulf of California
Hernando de Alarcón sets sail on an expedition to the Gulf of California
1540 in History
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1540
English King Henry VIII commands his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, to leave the court
English King Henry VIII commands his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, to leave the court
1540
King Henry VIII of England annuls his marriage to his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves.
King Henry VIII of England annuls his marriage to his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves.
1540
Henry VIII of England marries his fifth wife, Catherine Howard.
Henry VIII of England marries his fifth wife, Catherine Howard.
1540
Thomas Cromwell is executed after having been condemned untried, using a bill of attainder which Cromwell had used…
Thomas Cromwell is executed after having been condemned untried, using a bill of attainder which Cromwell had used…
1540
The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) receives its charter from Pope Paul III.
The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) receives its charter from Pope Paul III.
1540
Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto's forces destroy the fortified town of Mabila in present-day Alabama, killing…
Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto's forces destroy the fortified town of Mabila in present-day Alabama, killing…